NO-LISENSE CAMPAIGN.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2346, 12 November 1908, Page 5

NO-LISENSE CAMPAIGN.

MR. A. J. BLACK'S MISSION.

Mr. A. J. Black, who is visiting Gisborne in the No-license interests, beavered an address on the subject from the “Times” balcony last evening. A largo crowd stoodin the roadway to listen to the speaker, who was accorded a most enthusiastic hearing. He was loudly applauded during las speech, and at the conclusion answered a -number of questions. Alter Mr. Black had spoken Mr. Davies addressed the crowd- from the itievwright Memorial. He was offered the use of the “Times” balcony, but said he preferred to stand on a box. Mr. Davies spoke untijf after 111 o'clock, and answered a number of questions put by his a.udience. It was close upon midnight when the crowd dispersed, as small groups stood around eagerly discussing the question.

Mr. AY. D. Lysnar delivered an address in support of continuance in the Patutaln Hall last evening. Mr. Lysnar spoke on the lines of his previous addresses on tlie subject, and was frequently interrupted. He also answered a number of questions. ABOLITION OF BARMAIDS. [Pbess Association.] NELSON, Nov. 11. A manifesto was published to-day over the signatures of the three local brewers, who own the majority of tlie city hotels, stating that they had endeavored to find out what alterations the public most desired, and thought would be conducive to the better management of licensed houses. “After* carefully considering the various views.” the manifesto proceeds, “we ■have come to the conclusion that the two alterations the public would most like to see brought about are, first the earlier closing of licensed premises; second, the abolition of barmaids. AYttli a view to giving effect to the wishes of the public, we undertake to have provisions inserted in all future ’leases of our hotels providing for closing at half-past ten o’clock, and prohibiting the employment of barmaids.” LYTTELTON WORKERS AND HOTELKEEPERS. [Pitiiss Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 11. So far no reply lias been sent by the Lyttelton hotelkeepers to the de-ni-i ml of the wharf laborers that beer should bo reduced to 4d per pint, and at a meeting this afternoon it was decided to vote No-lieense if a favorable reply is not received by noon tomorrow. AN UPROARIOUS MEETING.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that a debate on Nolicense in Maine took place there last night between Rev. AY. Thomson and Mr. A. S. Adams. The Garrison Halil was crowded, and numbers were unable to obtain admission. Both speakers were continuously interrupted and the meeting became so uproarious that the debate was closed without a. vote being taken. Tlie crowd outside ■were kept in check by the police, who used a hoso with good effect.